Weight Watchers Program for 2026 The Holy Mess

What is the Weight Watchers program for 2026? What are the newest changes, program updates, and will they help you lose weight? Read on to find out.

Weight Watchers Program in 2026

As of January 2026, the Weight Watchers program continues as it did in 2025. The points program, with 350+ zero point foods, has not changed.

Weight Watchers is currently offering:

Regular program with 350 zero-point foods, included with all memberships.
GLP-1 tracking, included with all memberships. (This is separate from WW clinic, which is an extra cost and offers weight loss medications.)
Weight Watchers diabetic plan, which is included with all memberships.
Weight Watchers menopause program (new), which requires an extra cost.

Here’s a quick 3 minute video recap of the Weight Watchers changes.

New WW App Features

Below are the new additions to the WW app.

Recipe Analyzer by URL

WW members can enter a URL for any recipe and be given an estimate of the points. URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which means a website address. For example, https://theholymess.com/3-day-diet-meal-plan/ is the URL for our crazy-popular FREE 3-day meal plan that features WW zero-point foods.

This means the tedious process of manually entering a recipe’s individual ingredients will often be unnecessary.

As a recipe creator and WW member, I’m thrilled with this new feature! This will be a fantastic time saver for all of us.

Recipe Analyzer from a Photo

Members can snap a photo of their plate, and the WW app will estimate the points. While probably not perfectly accurate, this is a great feature to use when the points aren’t available, like restaurants, parties, or when you are simply in a hurry.

Regarding tracking, my motto is consistency matters more than accuracy, so I wouldn’t stress too much about the times that your points are somewhat inaccurate. Some tracking is better than no tracking, so it’s okay to estimate sometimes.

I can’t wait for this feature to arrive.

Daily Macros

WeightWatchers app will now track macros. Macros, or “macronutrients,” are the building blocks of food, including protein, carbohydrates, and fat. The Nutrients tracker also includes fiber and sodium.

I was fortunate to be in the 10% of members who were early testers for the feature.

Macros will appear at the bottom of the “My Day” section of the app.

Weight Watchers has also added macros recommendations and recommended calories, which is a few feature for them to offer.

I’ve lost 100+ pounds with WW and love life at my goal weight. I still track points every day.

Updated Zero Points Food List

Now for the big drumroll! Here is the news we have all been waiting for: What will the new zero-point foods be?

New Additions to the Zero Point Food (ZPF) List

Click here for a complete list of the new 350+ zero point foods for 2025 (and FREE PDF printable). All the previous zero-point foods continue to be zero-point, and new foods have also been added.

The 2026 list includes:

Beans, peas, lentils
Chicken and turkey
Corn and popcorn
Lean meats (added)
Yogurt and cottage cheese
Oats (added)
Eggs
Fish and shellfish
Fruits and vegetables
Tofu and tempeh
Vegetables (including starchy and potatoes – new)

In addition, the list includes the following categories of foods.

{New!} 350+ Weight Watchers Zero Point Foods for 2026 with Free Printable PDF

Select Cuts of Dark Meat Poultry, Pork, and Beef

This is a significant change! As a WW member for 20+ years (who is Lifetime and maintaining a 100+ pound weight loss), as far as I know, lean beef, pork, and dark meat poultry have never been zero-point foods.

This includes:

Dark meat chicken and turkey
Select cuts of lean pork
Select cuts of lean beef

Examples of Select Cuts of Dark Meat Chicken and Turkey ZPF

These foods are zero points:

Chicken drumstick, skinless
Chicken patty, plain
Chicken thigh, skinless
Cornish hen, skinless
Turkey drumstick, skinless
Turkey leg, skinless
Ground turkey, 90% lean or leaner

Examples of Select Cuts of Pork and Beef ZPF

These foods are zero points:

Beef, arm pot roast, lean, trimmed
Beef, ground 90% lean or leaner – including 90/10 ground beef
Pork tenderloin
Beef, top round roast or steak, trimmed
Beef, top sirloin steak, lean, trimmed
Beef, tri-tip roast, lean, trimmed

Many of these lean meat options will be more economical, making the WW program more budget-friendly.

All Starchy Vegetables

In addition to the starchy vegetables currently zero points (like peas and butternut squash), these items are also zero points.

All potatoes, including red, white, and sweet
Parsnips
Yuca and more

Oats

This includes all types of oatmeal, like quick, old-fashioned, and steel-cut.

Daily Points Will Not Change

Interestingly, WW has stated that members’ daily points will remain unchanged. You may wonder how to eat these additional foods while still losing weight.

Weight Watchers assures us that the program has been tested and is backed by the latest scientific research. The science of WW zero-point foods is partly based on the concept of calorie density. Understanding and applying this concept has been an absolute game-changer for me and so many of my readers. Click here for a free printable guide on calorie density.
Remember that zero-point foods are not zero calories. These foods do not need to be tracked but are meant to be eaten to satisfaction, not overeaten. As a recovered binge eater, I understand this isn’t as easy as it sounds. Click here for help if you struggle with binging or overeating zero point foods.
The goal is to spotlight these foods and encourage members to include them in their diet, which helps reduce foods that are less healthy or higher in calorie density.

Diabetic Plan

Members of the Diabetic plan have a modified zero-point food list. The diabetic plan does not include oatmeal and starchy vegetables on their zero point foods list. However, diabetic members receive additional daily points to make up for these differences.

Foods NOT Included in the ZPF List

Here are some foods that are not on the zero-point list.

Avocado have points, except on the menopause plan.
Rice has points.
Other whole grains have points.

While the new zero-point foods list is somewhat similar to the previous Purple plan, and the Personal Points plan allowed zero-point avocado as a choice, there are significant differences with the plan in 2026.

Answers to FAQs about the WW Plan

Is the GLP-1 Program changing?

For members who are taking GLP-1 medications and using the separate tracking system, they will see the same changes reflected in their program for zero point foods and app features. Otherwise, their tracking with the rings will remain the same.

Won’t I gain weight if I eat all these zero point foods?

It’s possible, because any overeating means that your body will store additional fuel as body fat. Be wise and look at the zero point foods as a guide for the foods to choose to get the most satisfaction and nutrition. These aren’t meant to be a free-for-all buffet. That’s why they are zero points, not “free” foods.

Is this the same as the old Purple plan?

No. While some foods are similar to the Purple plan zero point foods, the WW plan for 2026 includes new foods like lean pork and beef.

Will the new zero point foods cause you to gain weight? Click to find out.

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